State Government

Tapping a commonly used political tactic, conservative politicians and pundits in Kansas have been using the phrase “government schools” to describe publicly funded elementary, middle and high schools.

Recent data show a critical relationship between adult involvement and the ability of a student to earn school credits via online coursework.

Researchers say female graduates are often excluded from career-and-technical education programs because of social stigmas and industry prejudices.

Educators in each of the communities affected by recent violence are focusing on students’ needs and how to address emotional issues related to race relations, grief and feelings of safety and well-being.

Virtual reality headsets and videos, while one of the more exciting recent technical innovations, are only found in 2 percent of K-12 classrooms, according to a study commissioned by Samsung.

While many schools are reaching out to their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students, author Michael Sadowski says teachers and administrators must affirm and empower them as well.

In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Free to Make.

In this week’s Q&A, we interview Araceli Martinez Ortiz, the director of Texas State University’s LBJ Institute for STEM Education and Research.